The Garmin Echomap 73sv review: What You Need to Know (the Good, the Bad and the Ugly!)
The garmin echomap 73sv fish finder is one that many fishermen are curious about, and for good reason. This is a great fish finder with all the features you would need to be successful on your fishing adventures. But what makes this garmin so different than other garmin models? What can we expect from it? Is there anything that might not work well? All these questions will be answered in this garmin echomap 73sv review!
Pro’s/Con’s
Pros
Cons
Specifications
| Category | Option |
|---|---|
| Sonar | CHIRP, Clear Vu, Side Vu |
| Transducer | CV52HW-TM (12 pin) |
| Dimensions | 9.8″x5.5″x2″ |
| Weight | 1.7lb |
| Display | 7″ 800×400 pixel resolution, backlit WVGA color |
| Depth Capability | CHIRP: 800 Ft |
| Power Output | 500 Wt |
| GPS | Internal |
| Waterproof | IPX7 |
General Topics to be Covered
Sonar
This Garmin has garmin’s CHIRP sonar technology which means that it has incredible accuracy. You can expect garmin echomap 73sv to scan the waters with a clear and detailed picture of what is below your boat, showing you fish or any other objects underneath the surface.
You will have access to standard garmin sonar features like water temperature, speed and water depth. And garmin has even included some new garmin echomap 73sv features that make this fish finder stand out as one of the best garmin models on the market.
Unique Features
Some of the unique features are garmin SideVü and garmin Clearvü. These features are not available on other garmin models, which makes the garmin echomap 73sv a must-have fish finder if you want to have access to new technology!
Garmin Side Vü sonar will show your right or left side of your boat in garmin echomap 73sv fish finder, and garmin ClearVü will show you what is underneath your boat in crystal clear detail.
In addition to SideVü and Clearvü, garmin has included many other sonar features like Down Vü (showing below the surface of water), high-speed CPU for garmin echomap 73sv fish finder, garmin RealVision which creates a photo-realistic image of what is in front garmin’s boats and kayaks.
This garmin fish finder review shows that garmin has done an excellent job with the garmin echomap 73sv by including many new technologies to give garmin fish finder customers more value for their money.
Usability
This fish finder has garmin’s garmin Touchscreen/keypad control. This is very convenient because it makes changing settings and garmin echomap 73sv features easy to use in any situation you will be fishing in!
This fish finder has a garmin carrying case, microSD reader + NMEA 0183 and 2000 compatibility, preloaded garmin echomap 73sv maps and garmin RealVision sonar.
And lastly, garmin has made it easy to use garmin echo map by including a detailed user manual with garmin fish finder review so that you can easily learn how to operate all its features!
Sonar
This fish finder has many great features with its sonar some of which are garmin’s garmin CHIRP sonar technology, garmin SideVü and garmin Clearvü.
Lets discuss this some more.
Main Sonar Features of the Garmin Echomap
The sonar on this fish finder is garmin’s CHIRP sonar technology and garmin SideVü and garmin Clearvü. This fish finder also has garmin’s CHIRP DownVu sonar technology, Precision GPS/GLONASS mapping.
Lets Break these down:
What is CHIRP Sonar
CHIRP Sonar is garmin’s newest sonar technology that garmin is using in all their latest fish finders. CHIRP stands for Compressed High Intensity Radiated Pulse and basically allows the garmin echomap 73sv to scan much more clearly and efficiently than older garmin models with less clutter on screen.
Also, CHIRP Sonar allows garmin to see objects much more clearly and accurately than older garmin models due to its incredible accuracy.
What is Traditional Sonar
Traditional Sonar is garmin’s older sonar that is used in all garmin fish finders up to the garmin echo 100. Traditional Sonar shows you a clear image of what is below your boat but with more noise and clutter than CHIRP Sonar.
Also, Traditional garmin sonars are not as accurate as garmin echomap 73sv garmin CHIRP Sonar, which means that you will not be able to see garmin echomap 73sv objects as clearly and accurately.
The garmin EchoMap does have Traditional sonar if you plan on using it for fishing in the open water far away from any shore or rocks where CHIRP garmin sonar garmin echomap 73sv garmin SideVü and garmin Clearvü are not needed.
Traditional CHIRP sonar combined
The Echomap has Traditional sonar combined with CHIRP combined with garmin SideVü and garmin Clearvü. This means that it has both the best of traditional sonar as well as all garmin echomap 73sv new technologies!
Having both traditional and CHIRP sonar means garmin echomap 73sv garmin SideVü and garmin Clearvü can be used in more situations.
As mentioned above there are great scenarios where traditional sonar outperforms CHIRP and having both is a great option!
This is great because it means that you will have the best sonar possible no matter where we fish!
With Sidevu and Downvu you can see all around the boat and in all directions.
This means garmin can see if there are any fish swimming near the sides garmin’s boat, it allows us to spot rocks or weeds on either garmin echomap 73sv garmin SideVü scanning sonar, garmin Clearvü or garmin DownVu, this is literally the latest and greatest in sonar capabilities.
Do all fish finders use sonar
Yes, all fish finders use sonar! This is because garmin EchoMap only works when there are objects around it to send a pulse of sound out towards.
Sonar is the technology that sends out a pulse of sound and then listens for how long it takes to come back, giving us an idea on where things are around the fish finder.
Sonar waves really make it so you can have a very clear picture and using something like CHIRP sonar allows you to get a very clear picture.
Sonar Recording
This allows garmin to record what is below the boat for later review on your computer or tablet! Pretty clear cut right? This fish finder has this awesome capabilit
This fish finder has a great screen that is much bigger than older models which makes it easier to use!
It also includes an internal garmin echomap 73sv garmin SideVü garmin Clearvü, giving us even more accurate readings!
Panoptix Sonar
Panoptix Sonar allows you to see all around your boat and in real time.
This technology is unlike anything you have seen.
It makes it so easy to see what is around you and all the time!
It even allows garmin echomap 73sv garmin SideVü garmin Clearvü, so we can use it in any situation.
This sonar technology really takes fishing to a whole new level of fun!
I know I will never go back once I have seen what it has to offer!
This sonar is a great way for anyone who likes fishing or wants an easy and exciting hobby. It really does take the guess work out of where fish will be around your boat!
Depth Capabilities
The Depth capabilities of the Garmin echomap 73S are pretty awesome!
The Garmin echomap 73S can display depth capabilities up to 600 feet, which is a lot of depth for such a small fish finder. This means that garmin echomap 73sv garmin SideVü and Clearvü are really accurate no matter the location we use it in!
Minimum Depth
The minimum depth is 0 feet, which means that you will always be able to see what is under your boat.
This fish finder has an internal garmin echomap 73sv garmin SideVü and Clearvü sonar so we can use it in shallow waters as well!
The unit comes with a very intuitive interface, allowing us to use it without having to read a manual, and allows for easy visualization of the depth of the water.
Maximum Depth
The maximum depth is 600 feet, which means that garmin can see what is under the boat in very deep waters.
Having a range from 0-600 feet is pretty awesome, allowing us to use it in very deep waters if we choose.
This is great because it means that garmin can see what is below the boat no matter how deep or shallow the water is!
Depth Range Shading
The Depth Range shading is pretty cool!
It allows us to see what depth is most likely for the fish garmin echomap 73sv are at. This means that it can help with fishing, as we know where the best spots will be.
This makes it easier than ever to find out where all of our favorite fish live and how deep they like their water!
Having the shading on the depth makes all the difference to quickly and efficiently see your depth and images (that include the fish symbols!).
Highly Accurate GPS system
The GPS system in the Garmin Echomap is way better than other fish finders.
Using the integrated navionics data this fish finder has a very accurate and fast GPS system.
Having such an accurate GPS unit makes us know that we will always get the results we need!
It also has high speed USB connectivity, and wireless connectivity capability making it easier than ever to upload our catch data!
Being able to upload date with ease is really nice because then we can just download later on what we need.
Having this technology makes it so much easier than ever before to get the data we want and where we can use it!
Target Definition
Having target definition allows you to mark fishing areas, underwater structures, and absolutely the fish!
Target definition is a great way to easily mark the best fishing spots so we can go back and fish them!
This technology is a great way for us to really find out where all of our favorite fish will be. This means that it makes finding what you want a lot easier than ever before!
Does the Garmin 73sv have WiFi
The Garmin 73 sv does come with WiFi capabilities, which is great for connectivity!
Having the ability to connect wirelessly means that we can use it on multiple devices. This makes it easier than ever before to share what you find and know where all of your favorite spots are!
This fishfinder has a dedicated mobile app available as well as access via web browser. Having the ability to use it on multiple devices makes it easier than ever to connect and share what you find!
What transducer comes with the Garmin 73sv
The transducer that comes with the Garmin 73sv is the GT52 transducer.
This transducer is a high-frequency transducer, which is great for shallow water use.
Having a GT52 transducer makes it easier than ever to get the results we want in deep and shallower waters!
This technology allows us to easily see what really matters when fishing!
What is the difference between the Garmin SV and CV
The difference between the Garmin SV and CV is that the SV has a built in chartplotter.
The CV does not come with this feature, but it is available as an accessory if we want to purchase it!
This technology allows us to easily see the bottom of the lake while we are out on our boat.
Having a chartplotter that is built in means it will be easier than ever to find what you need!
This technology makes finding what’s under us super easy, which is great for getting all of the data we want without any hassle at all!
Conclusion
This is an absolutely great fish finder, and if you are considering getting it then go for it.
There are some features that this one is missing, that some of the others that are slightly more expensive offer.
With that being said though, for the price you really can’t get a better quality fish finder.
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